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9. It is of no use to follow running birds, as they will not lie 

 to the dogs. 



10. Partridges the best game to break dogs on. 



11. Partridges are said to have the power of retaining their 

 scent. 



12. A dry spring will generally produce plenty of birds the 

 following autumn. 



13. If the weather has been wet and boisterous, look to the high 

 ground for birds ; if, on the contrary, dry and warm, seek the low- 

 lands. 



14. If the morning is fair and clear, the birds will be on the 

 move at an early hour ; if wet and cold, they are loath to stir. 



15. Take the field at as early an hour as possible. Do not be 

 in too great a hurry to get over the ground ; keep cool, and take 

 your time. 



16. Dogs should be taught to hunt up wind and quarter their 

 ground without being bellowed at. 



17. Pointers are better adapted for early shooting than setters ; 

 but, when the weather is cool, give us the never-flagging, never-to- 

 be-stopped setter. 



18. Flush the game yourself; never allow your dogs to do it. 



19. Mark the covey as it goes off. Pay no heed to the dead 

 birds ; your dogs ought to find them. 



20. When a bird towers and falls suddenly, he is struck in the 

 head. 



